Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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